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THE VALUE OF THE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS

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The kitchen is a place where those who are successful come to the realization that those later aptitudes are enhanced through experience – the more you do, the better you become. Some talented people are not the best cooks and chefs and quite often the most intelligent (using commonly referred to scales of measurement) are lacking in common sense.

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Emerging from COVID With a More Sustainable Approach

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Disruptions in processing, as well as transportation, have created numerous problems for restaurant owners across the country. It’s also a more environmentally friendly endeavor as it doesn’t rely as much on large forms of transportation. A Sustainable Supply Chain. You can also cut back on waste by simplifying your menu.

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STOP THE 100% TARIFF ON EUROPEAN GOODS

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Those who are proponents of systemic thinking know that even the smallest decision, especially one made in a vacuum, will domino and cause havoc on numerous fronts. White tower decisions without a grasp on the systemic impact of those decisions is a common flaw of leaders who are out of touch with reality. A short while back the U.S.

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Back to the ?Grind? ? Restaurant Reopening Guidelines and PPP Update

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The Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury , released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application and detailed instructions for the application. Step-by-step instructions on how to perform the calculations required by the CARES Act to confirm eligibility for loan forgiveness.

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How Cloud Kitchen Restaurant Trend Impacts $200B Online Food Delivery Space

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Every restaurant has a back of house and a front of house. Cloud Kitchens are restaurants with no front of house. This indicated a clear trend that a “restaurant” does not need to necessarily comprise of both front of house and back of house components.

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10 Inspirational Hospitality Industry Stories During COVID-19

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This invaluable partnership with JetBlue and United Airlines will ensure we can provide transportation to these fearless warriors at no additional cost.”. Four Seasons New York: Housing Healthcare Pros. Four Seasons New York: Housing Healthcare Pros. Hotel Trundle Shares Stories of Happiness. Thank you @FourSeasons.

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How to Beat Inflation in the Restaurant Industry

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Luckily there are many ways to do this, like, for instance: Replacing expensive ingredients with cheaper alternatives Buying locally saves on transport fees, while buying in bulk is more economical. Owners of eating and drinking places have been compelled to increase menu prices as a survival strategy. Full-service menu prices jumped 8.8